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- Creator
- Edwards, Henry W., 1779-1847
- Call number
- MssCol 4360
- Physical description
- .1 linear feet (1 folder)
- Preferred Citation
- Henry W. Edwards letters, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Henry W. Edwards (1779-1847) was a United States Representative and Senator from Connecticut, and later Governor of Connecticut. The papers consist largely of letters from Edwards to Jedidiah Huntington and Thomas U. Cushing during their service as collectors of customs at New London, Connecticut, pertaining to official matters. Also present are letters to his brother, Ogden Edwards, frequently discussing political issues, such possible presidential candidates; and several letters pertaining to gubernatorial business
Administrative information
Custodial history
These letters were originally received as part of the Ford collection.
Key terms
Names
- Edwards, Henry W., 1779-1847
- Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818 (recipient)
- Ford collection
- United States. Bureau of Customs
Subjects
Places
- Connecticut -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865
- United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century
Occupations
Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328